MF7007 INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS Syllabus | Anna University ME

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MF7007 INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS Syllabus | Anna University ME Manufacturing Engineering Second Semester Syllabus Regulation 2013. Below is the Anna University 2013 Regulation Syllabus for 2nd Semester for ME Manufacturing Engineering, Textbooks, Reference books, Exam portions, Question Bank, Previous year question papers, Model question papers, Class notes, Important 2 marks, 8 marks, 16 marks topics.
It is applicable for all students admitted in the Academic year 2013-2014 onwards for all its Affiliated institutions in Tamil Nadu.

MF7007 INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS L T P C 3 0 0 3

AIM:
To introduce the concepts of Ergonomics and to indicate the areas of Applications.
OBJECTIVES:
To make the students familiarize with various concepts of Ergonomics, so that students will able to
apply the concepts of ergonomics to Design of man – machine system.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Concepts of human factors engineering and ergonomics – Man – machine system and design
philosophy – Physical work – Heat stress – manual lifting – work posture – repetitive motion.
UNIT II ANTHROPOMETRY 9
Physical dimensions of the human body as a working machine – Motion size relationships – Static
and dynamic anthropometry – Anthropometric aids – Design principles – Using anthropometric
measures for industrial design – Procedure for anthropometric design.
UNIT III DESIGN OF SYSTEMS 10
Displays – Controls – Workplace – Seating – Work process – Duration and rest periods – Hand tool
design – Design of visual displays – Design for shift work.
UNIT IV ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS IN DESIGN 10
Temperature – Humidity – Noise – Illumination –Vibration – Measurement of illumination and contrast
– use of photometers – Recommended illumination levels. The ageing eye – Use of indirect
(reflected) lighting – cost efficiency of illumination – special purpose lighting for inspection and quality
control – Measurement of sound – Noise exposure and hearing loss – Hearing protectors – analysis
and reduction of noise – Effects of Noise on performance – annoyance of noise and interference with
communication – sources of vibration discomfort.
UNIT V WORK PHYSIOLOGY 8
Provision of energy for muscular work – Role of oxygen physical exertion – Measurement of energy
expenditure Respiration – Pulse rate and blood pressure during physical work – Physical work
capacity and its evaluation.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
REFERENCES:
1. Martin Helander, A guide to the ergonomics of manufacturing, East West press, 2007
2. E.J. McCormic & Mark S. Sangers, Human factors in engineering design, McGraw Hill 2007
3. R.S. Bridger Introduction to Ergonomics, McGraw Hill, 1995.